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Mrs. Melissa Smith from Spooner, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shop To Learn, Play And Grow

My students need financial literacy games, a cash register, cutlery, charms and materials to learn how to run a successful third grade economy.

  • $495 goal

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My Students

My students are amazing! They surprise me each and every day and keep me learning more for them. We seriously have some of the best students in our small-town elementary school.

My students are always ready to try something new/ Because of that, I want to be a better teacher everyday.

I want to grow with them!

Our school is over sixty percent free or reduced price lunch recipients, but together our community, parents and staff work to get us everything we need. I am so grateful to have wonderful people like you also partnering with us to help get our students everything they so deserve.

My Project

"Economics is everywhere, and understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life." - Tyler Cowen.

Starting next week, we will begin learning all about the economy.

We will discuss, write and read about supply and demand, money, factories and businesses. We will also play games as we interact with money and these supplies. As a finale, we would like to hold an Economics Fair. Each of our four classrooms will hold a different business.

Our third grade community will turn into a city with a jewelry store, bowling alley, restaurant and a toy store.

Students earn coins based on tasks completed at home and at school. In our first classroom, students will take orders and make fancy cookies. The next classroom would be a bowling alley via Nintendo Wii. Students will also order popcorn to eat. The next classroom will be a toy store with a variety of items for sale. Our last classroom will create necklaces. Students will order as they enter. We will have both goods and services in all classrooms.

Think about all the learning that will go on during this experience!

Students will master financial literacy, compute math, learn social skills, make a plan for earning and spending coins, design necklaces, make art, learn how to work with food, learn note taking, take turns and the list goes on. This Econ Fair will make such a huge impact on each student. The Allowance Game and the cash register will also be wonderful for indoor recess during this muddy season.

Mrs. Melissa Smith Spooner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Spooner, WI View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

21 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS 30 Quart Weathertight Plastic Storage Box, 6 Pack (110400) • Quill.com $66.55 1 $66.55
PP723 - Real-Working Cash Register • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Outus 60 Pieces 2.0 mm Satin Silk Necklace Cord 20 Inches with 2 Inches Extension Chain and Lobster Clasp, Multicolor • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Dixie Everyday Paper Plates, 8 1/2 Inch Plates, 480 Count (10 Packs of 48 Plates); Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Perfect Stix Popcorn Bag 1-100ct Popcorn Bags, 1 oz. (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $8.50 3 $25.50
Orville Redenbacher's Butter Popcorn, 3.3 Ounce (36 count) • Amazon Business $24.92 1 $24.92
Fun Central (AZ950) Glow In The Dark Bouncing Balls , Bouncy Balls for Kids, Glow Ball, Glow In The Dark, Glow Party Supplies - Perfect for Glow Party, Birthday, Christmas, Halloween-4 dozen • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Vanity Fair Entertain Beverage Napkins, 480 Count Paper Napkins (12 Packs of 40 Napkins) (Packaging Design May Vary) • Amazon Business $23.76 1 $23.76
LC1279 - The Allowance Game® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
KeyZone Wholesale 100 Pieces Mixed Charms Pendants DIY for Jewelry Making and Crafting • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
Musgrave Incentive Pencils, Character Matters • Quill.com $2.63 6 $15.78
144 2" Temporary Emoji Tattoos - 16 Assorted Emoticon Styles - Fun Gift, Party Favors, Party Toys, Goody Bag Favors • Amazon Business $7.75 2 $15.50
Joyin Toy 72 PCs Slap Bracelets Party Favors Pack (24 Designs) with Colorful Hearts Animal Emoji for Easter Egg Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Adams Guest Check Pads, Single Part, Perforated, White, 3-2/5" x 6-1/4", 50 Sheets/Pad, 10 Pads/Pack (525SW) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Betty Crocker Frosting, Rich & Creamy Gluten Free Frosting, Original Rainbow Chip, 16 oz (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Party Dimensions 300 Count Cutlery Combo Box, Clear • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fun Express Mini Marbleized Party Poppers (144 Piece) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$384.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.13

Total project goal

$494.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.20

5 Donors

-$223.53

Donations toward project cost

-$216.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$240.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.62

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